Works, Volume 10Kraus Reprint, 1967 - Geography |
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Page xxiii
... mountains , intersected by deep and precipitous river valleys , but the mountains themselves are of a formation so peculiar that many of them become isolated forts . Each of these mountain forts is called an " amba . " The top is ...
... mountains , intersected by deep and precipitous river valleys , but the mountains themselves are of a formation so peculiar that many of them become isolated forts . Each of these mountain forts is called an " amba . " The top is ...
Page lviii
... mountain stronghold , of which he had formerly been the commander , but which had been captured by the Muha- medans since Galâwdêwos had retreated to Shoa . When driven south Galâwdêwos had of necessity crossed this mountain , as the ...
... mountain stronghold , of which he had formerly been the commander , but which had been captured by the Muha- medans since Galâwdêwos had retreated to Shoa . When driven south Galâwdêwos had of necessity crossed this mountain , as the ...
Page 87
... mountain called Thielemfra . He was driven from it by Iyoram , Governor of the district , helped by the Muhamedans , on 14th Hamle ( July 7th ) . This day the Lord worked a great miracle for him he passed the Takazzé on foot after the ...
... mountain called Thielemfra . He was driven from it by Iyoram , Governor of the district , helped by the Muhamedans , on 14th Hamle ( July 7th ) . This day the Lord worked a great miracle for him he passed the Takazzé on foot after the ...
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